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For more details on the Over 65 and Veteran deductions, click on the links to the left.

How do tax deductions work?

Tax deductions subtract a certain amount from the property's assessed value to arrive at the net assessed value. For example, let's say you own a home assessed at $180,000 and you qualify for the homestead deduction. Your standard homestead deduction is $45,000, and your supplemental deduction is $47,250. Without any deduction, the tax rate would be applied to the AV of $180,000. But with the homestead deduction, the tax bill is calculated based on a net AV of $87,750.

What is the deadline to apply?

In general, taxpayers must fill out, sign, and date the application form byDec. 31 in order for the deduction to be applied to the following year's tax bill. The completed form must be filed with the County Auditor's office by Jan. 5. When applying, taxpayers should be prepared to provide proof of eligibility.
Once you apply for certain deductions, you generally do not need to re-apply as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. (However, in the case of a refinancing, a new application for the mortgage deduction is required).
If you no longer qualify for a deduction, you must notify the Auditor's office within 60 days to get the deduction removed. In the case of the homestead deduction, a property owner who changes the use of the homestead property and who fails to file a certified statement with the county auditor is liable for the amount of the deduction received plus a civil penalty of 10% of the additional taxes due.

How many deductions are allowed?

Some deductions may be combined with others. Here is a general guide:

Tax Benefit

May be combined with what other benefit?

Homestead Deduction

Any

Mortgage Deduction

Any

Over 65 Deduction

Only the Homestead and Mortgage deductions and the Over 65 Credit

Over 65 Credit

Any

Blind or Disabled Deduction

Any except the Over 65 Deduction

Totally Disabled Veteran or Veteran At Least 62 with Disability of 10% or more

Any except the Over 65 Deduction

Veteran with Service Connected Disability

Any except the Over 65 Deduction and the Surviving Spouse of WWI veteran deduction

Note:

The information on this page is based on information available from the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance. This page provides only general guidance on Indiana’s property tax benefits and should not be construed as legal advice or as a final determination of one's eligibility for a deduction. Additional requirements and restrictions may apply.